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THE MAROON A LOYOLA TRADITION SINCE 192 3 • "FOR A GREATER LOYOLA" Vol. 89, NO. 18 ONLINE EDITION AT LOYOLAMAROON.COM FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2011 A new Vieux of the Krewe Wadner Pierre/Photo Editor The Krewe Du Vieux parade is a New Orleans tradition. Many bands and floats stormed the streets Saturday, Feb. 19, starting at 7:30 p.m. View more photos from the parade online at www.loyolamaroon.com. Mardi Gras break extended to week By VANNIA ZELAYA Assistant News Editor Students have more time to relax Loyola students will not have to come back to class in the middle of the Mardi Gras week this semester, and possibly never again for future spring semesters. According to Michael Rachal, director of Student Records and Administrative Services, Mardi Gras break will be five days long this semester, and this length will likely become common practice. Rachal has been planning the university calendar for 33 years, and said that the date of commencement greatly influences the calendar. Rachal also said it was the reason why Mardi Gras break was shortened for the 2009 and 3010 spring semesters. Commencement came earlier the past two years because it was the only time the university could reserve the Louisiana SupenJome. The spacious and accommodating facility is popular for commencement ceremonies in the city, and Tulane University was the first to make an agreement with the SupenJome, booking years in advance and leaving Loyola with second choice of dates to reserve the 'Dome for commencement. 'Tulane decided to have its graduation at the 'Dome before us, so they get first choice for graduations at the 'Dome. We have to choose either the week before or after," Rachal said. According to recommendations from the Carnegie Unit, which designates the amount of credit hours necessary for a college education, the university calendar has to fit a minimum of 2100 minutes per class or 750 minutes per credit hour. The last Mardi Gras break had to be cut in order to meet these requirements. However, starting this year, Mardi Gras break will not be affected, regardless of commencement dates. Wadner Pierre/Photo Editor A tuba player at the Krewe Du Vieux parade Saturday, Feb. 19 performs in the streets. Brass bands are a part of this parade, along with small floats pulled by mules. Clubs get another chance at money BY SABLE LEFRERE Staff Writer 17 clubs appealed. Six received nothing. Organizations and clubs can uncross their fingers now; post allocations are finally over. The Budget Allocations Committee went back to the drawing boards for the last time to allocate money to organizations and clubs that wanted another chance to win big. "In the past, about 10 to 12 organizations would apply for post allocations," said Brian Gibbons, SGA director of finance and finance junior. "This semester, we had a few more, but the amount requested wasn't much higher than before." The committee allocated $13,159.97 during post allocations, which collectively totals to a sum of $84, 506.66 being allocated to 48 out of 51 organizations and clubs that requested funding for fall 2011. Raised funds for Loyola employees By YVONNE CAPPELVICKERYStaff Writer A 1.5 percent increase has been dedicated to raises for the faculty and staff. The University Budget Committee recommended the increase last year, which the Board of Trustees approved at their December meeting, said the Rev. Kevin Wildes, S.J., in his January 2011 Convocation remarks. The Salary Merit Pool is the amount of funds reserved for merit raises. These raises will be for faculty and staff at Loyola. The person deciding who will receive a raise depends on the protocols in the area. It can be a dean, director, vice president or other supervisors, said Edward Kvet, vice president of Academic Affairs. "Raises are based on merit see SGA, page 12 see BREAK, page 12 see PROTOCOL, page 12 Leva (be todokcrolMrl | rT Ti GnetoUfetr ijgy7 jtgv MAROON DIRECTORY: RELIGION, page 4 | SPORTS, page 5 | LIFE & TIMES, page 7 | EDITORIAL, page 10 | NEWS TIPS: 865 3535

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THE MAROON A LOYOLA TRADITION SINCE 192 3 • "FOR A GREATER LOYOLA" Vol. 89, NO. 18 ONLINE EDITION AT LOYOLAMAROON.COM FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2011 A new Vieux of the Krewe Wadner Pierre/Photo Editor The Krewe Du Vieux parade is a New Orleans tradition. Many bands and floats stormed the streets Saturday, Feb. 19, starting at 7:30 p.m. View more photos from the parade online at www.loyolamaroon.com. Mardi Gras break extended to week By VANNIA ZELAYA Assistant News Editor Students have more time to relax Loyola students will not have to come back to class in the middle of the Mardi Gras week this semester, and possibly never again for future spring semesters. According to Michael Rachal, director of Student Records and Administrative Services, Mardi Gras break will be five days long this semester, and this length will likely become common practice. Rachal has been planning the university calendar for 33 years, and said that the date of commencement greatly influences the calendar. Rachal also said it was the reason why Mardi Gras break was shortened for the 2009 and 3010 spring semesters. Commencement came earlier the past two years because it was the only time the university could reserve the Louisiana SupenJome. The spacious and accommodating facility is popular for commencement ceremonies in the city, and Tulane University was the first to make an agreement with the SupenJome, booking years in advance and leaving Loyola with second choice of dates to reserve the 'Dome for commencement. 'Tulane decided to have its graduation at the 'Dome before us, so they get first choice for graduations at the 'Dome. We have to choose either the week before or after," Rachal said. According to recommendations from the Carnegie Unit, which designates the amount of credit hours necessary for a college education, the university calendar has to fit a minimum of 2100 minutes per class or 750 minutes per credit hour. The last Mardi Gras break had to be cut in order to meet these requirements. However, starting this year, Mardi Gras break will not be affected, regardless of commencement dates. Wadner Pierre/Photo Editor A tuba player at the Krewe Du Vieux parade Saturday, Feb. 19 performs in the streets. Brass bands are a part of this parade, along with small floats pulled by mules. Clubs get another chance at money BY SABLE LEFRERE Staff Writer 17 clubs appealed. Six received nothing. Organizations and clubs can uncross their fingers now; post allocations are finally over. The Budget Allocations Committee went back to the drawing boards for the last time to allocate money to organizations and clubs that wanted another chance to win big. "In the past, about 10 to 12 organizations would apply for post allocations," said Brian Gibbons, SGA director of finance and finance junior. "This semester, we had a few more, but the amount requested wasn't much higher than before." The committee allocated $13,159.97 during post allocations, which collectively totals to a sum of $84, 506.66 being allocated to 48 out of 51 organizations and clubs that requested funding for fall 2011. Raised funds for Loyola employees By YVONNE CAPPELVICKERYStaff Writer A 1.5 percent increase has been dedicated to raises for the faculty and staff. The University Budget Committee recommended the increase last year, which the Board of Trustees approved at their December meeting, said the Rev. Kevin Wildes, S.J., in his January 2011 Convocation remarks. The Salary Merit Pool is the amount of funds reserved for merit raises. These raises will be for faculty and staff at Loyola. The person deciding who will receive a raise depends on the protocols in the area. It can be a dean, director, vice president or other supervisors, said Edward Kvet, vice president of Academic Affairs. "Raises are based on merit see SGA, page 12 see BREAK, page 12 see PROTOCOL, page 12 Leva (be todokcrolMrl | rT Ti GnetoUfetr ijgy7 jtgv MAROON DIRECTORY: RELIGION, page 4 | SPORTS, page 5 | LIFE & TIMES, page 7 | EDITORIAL, page 10 | NEWS TIPS: 865 3535